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Add GNOME applets to the Xfce panel

Install xfce4-xfapplet-plugin from the universe repositories, then add it to the Xfce panel:

Choose a GNOME applet to add:

All done, the GNOME User Switcher is in place :)

Quoting the package description:

Description: Gnome applets plugin for Xfce panel
XfApplet is a plugin for the Xfce 4 panel. The plugin itself has no special functionality, its only purpose is to enable one to use Gnome applets inside the Xfce 4 panel just as they are used inside the Gnome panel.